Mentoring Partnerships
An AFPNEO Member Benefit

AFPNEO provides its members many learning opportunities to help them and the nonprofits they serve. One opportunity is our mentoring program.

Now in it is sixth year, the mentoring program matches knowledgeable, well-rounded Mentors with individuals who are relatively new to development or are interested in learning more about a particular area in fundraising. One-on-one matches provide opportunities for focused discussions, problem solving and sharing the trials and tribulations of working in this dynamic (yet sometimes challenging) industry.

These relationships are meant to be career specific and not used or construed in any way as a consulting relationship. Mentors are encouraged to recommend appropriate resources i.e. courses, workshops, educational opportunities, vendors or consultants. The mentoring program is not a job placement service.

We recommend that Mentors and Mentees tell their employers about their participation in the program. Both must respect that the information they share about their organizations is confidential.

Apply today for the 2015 mentoring program. Mentors/Mentees from 2014 who wish to participate in 2015 must submit a new application.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Wong at Amy@DotOrgSolutions.com.

We look forward to your participation in this important project.

Mentee requirements for participation:

• Membership in AFPNEO. Not a member? Join now!
• A minimum of one year of development experience (volunteer fundraising counts).
• An interest in learning from an experienced fundraising professional.
• A commitment to working with your Mentor for one year (at least four face-to-face meetings, plus phone calls, and emails).

Interested? Complete the online application.

Mentor requirements for participation:

• Membership in AFPNEO. Not a member? Join now!
• A minimum of five years of experience in various areas of fundraising.
• Adherence to the AFP Ethical Principals and Standards.
• A desire to share development knowledge and build mentoring skills.
• A commitment to working with your Mentee for one year (at least four face-to-face meetings, plus phone calls, and emails).

Interested? Complete the online application.

Our matching process:

1. Mentor/Mentee pairs will be assigned by the committee based on the Mentees’ needs and Mentors’ experience. The pairs will be monitored by the committee and modifications will be made as needed.
2. Mentors and Mentees must be current AFPNEO members, and Mentees must be in an active development role. (Membership scholarships are available through a competitive application process.)
3. Matches are announced in March and continue for one full year. Applications are accepted any time.
4. Workplace locations are taken into consideration when matches are assigned so that every effort can be made for the pairs to meet face-to-face.
5. Mentors will be apprised of their potential Mentee before the match is finalized and, unless they have concerns or objections, the match will be confirmed.

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Danielle Hupp, President | drhupp@kent.edu
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